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EUDR & Coconut Charcoal: What EU Buyers Need

Wood charcoal falls under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): it sits in Annex I under HS heading 4402, so an EU buyer importing it needs geolocation data for the source plots and must file a Due Diligence Statement (DDS) confirming the charcoal is deforestation-free. We supply the supporting data; the EU operator files the statement.

What “Deforestation-free” Means Here

EUDR requires that the commodity was not produced on land deforested after 31 December 2020, and that it was produced legally in the country of origin. For the EU importer that translates into three obligations:

  • collect geolocation coordinates of the production plots,
  • run due diligence on legality and deforestation risk, and
  • submit a DDS in the EU Information System (TRACES) before placing the goods on the EU market.

Because our blended grades contain hardwood, the same sourcing transparency that backs SVLK / V-Legal feeds the EUDR data pack. For the commercial picture — how EUDR readiness sits alongside 0% duty, EN 1860-2/DINplus and the grade choice for an EU order — see the coconut charcoal supplier for Europe page.

Key Dates

EUDR application timeline for wood charcoal Method / source: EU Regulation 2023/1115 (EUDR), Annex I (HS 4402)
Milestone Date
Deforestation-free cut-off date 31 December 2020
Application — large & medium operators 30 December 2026
Application — micro & small operators 30 June 2027
Commission review due 30 April 2026

⚠ Verify before publishing

EUDR application dates have already moved more than once. Re-check the current European Commission timeline before relying on these dates for a shipment plan.

Verified as of — re-check the source before relying on this for a shipment.

Questions

Yes. Wood charcoal is listed in EUDR Annex I under HS heading 4402, so charcoal placed on the EU market is in scope and needs geolocation data plus a Due Diligence Statement.

The EU operator (the importer placing the goods on the market) files the DDS in the EU Information System. As the producer we provide the geolocation and legality data that supports it.

The goods must not be produced on land deforested after 31 December 2020, and must be produced legally in the country of origin.

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